An Ex-Catholic Humanist Explains on How To Face Fear And Find Meaning Without God

"My strength comes from knowing myself. I'm not living life at random." Christopher Ejugbo is a Nigerian-born humanist and risk management professional. Raised Catholic and once an altar boy, Christopher now lives a life grounded in reason and self-knowledge rather than faith.In this deeply personal conversation with host Lola Tinubu, Christopher shares his journey from Catholic Nigeria to finding freedom in the former Soviet Union, and finally drawing a permanent line with religion in the UK. But this episode goes beyond deconstruction. Christopher reveals the practical tools he uses to navigate life without prayer: SWOT analysis for decisions, accepting mortality without fear, and building meaning through self-examination.This is about what replaces faith when you let it go. About recognizing that churches offer community, not answers. About understanding why religion thrives where social services fail. And about discovering that strength comes from knowing yourself.🎙️ In this episodeFrom altar boy in Nigeria to living religion-free in the former Soviet UnionHow UK Pentecostal churches recruit lonely international studentsThe moment Christopher stopped going back to churchReplacing prayer with life skills: analysis and self-knowledgeWhy people stay in church for entertainment rather than beliefHow missing social services drive religious dependence in NigeriaFinding liberation to enjoy religion as culture without believingThanks for listening to the Secular Sankofa Podcast, produced by the Association of Black Humanists (ABH). If you enjoy the show, please follow, rate, and review — it helps more people discover Black humanist voices.Stay connected with us:🌍 Meetup: association-of-black-humanists👍Facebook: @AssociationBlackHumanists📸 Instagram: @abhumanists🕊️ X / Twitter: @abhumanists▶️ YouTube: Association of Black Humanists🎵 TikTok: @assoc_of_black_humanistsLearn more about our work and community at abhumanists.org🎙️ Podcast produced by Humanise Live a podcast production agency based in London, serving charities, companies, and individuals across the globe..Learn more at www.humanise.live or [email protected]🎶 Music: Icy by Jeff Kaale